Herb-Marinated Olives

Stacey Daley shows us how to give olives an extra dose of flavor with an easy-to-make citrus and herb marinade. The olives are rinsed of their brine and bathed in olive oil flavored with rosemary, thyme, lemon, orange and chili flakes (for some heat). They go great with wine and cheese, or package them in attractive jars and give them as an edible gift.

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Stacey Daley shows us how to give olives an extra dose of flavor with an easy-to-make citrus and herb marinade. The olives are rinsed of their brine and bathed in olive oil flavored with rosemary, thyme, lemon, orange and chili flakes (for some heat). They go great with wine and cheese, or package them in attractive jars and give them as an edible gift.

How-to

Rinse and drain all olives to remove brine or oils

In a saucepan over low heat add oil, chili flakes, garlic and 2 sprigs of rosemary, then shut off heat when the mixture is just before a simmer. Add lemon & orange peels and set aside mixture to infuse for 20 minutes

Remove rosemary and garlic from oil and discard

Pour warm oil over olives and add the remaining fresh rosemary (strip leaves and discard the woody stems) and thyme leaves. Toss together and marinate overnight before packing into jars

To package, pack the olives tightly into sterilized jars. Spoon some of the excess infused oil over top until almost completely covering the olives. You may need to use some additional olive oil to cover all of the olives

Store in the refrigerator, then remove at least 2 hours before use or before giving as a gift (the oil may solidify when cold, but will liquify again when at room temperature)

Stacey Daley

The opportunity to live in Italy as a child was Stacey Daley's eye-opening exposure to great food. From organic farming on Cape Cod to maintaining the Cicchetti Bar as chef at Central Bottle Wine + Provisions in Cambridge, MA, Stacey gets to incorporate her appreciation of fresh, seasonal and local ingredients into her rotation of daily treats. From Italy to the Cape to Cambridge, Stacey's geographic and culinary experience allows her to guide customers when choosing the perfect wine to accompany any dish.

Stacey Daley shows us how to give olives an extra dose of flavor with an easy-to-make citrus and herb marinade. The olives are rinsed of their brine and bathed in olive oil flavored with rosemary, thyme, lemon, orange and chili flakes (for some heat). They go great with wine and cheese, or package them in attractive jars and give them as an edible gift.